Jackie Marie

Profession: Graduate Student for Public Health, Employed in Marketing for a health and wellness company

Interests: I am interested in health and wellness. My favorite activities are practicing yoga and going running.
I also enjoy baking, cooking, and finding new places to eat.
I am interested in art and culture as well.

Education: I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Stony Brook University, located in New York.
Currently, I am attending Columbia University's School of Public Health located in New York City.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Amanda RW

Profession: Translator, editor, and part time English tutor

Interests: Film, TV, books, travel, new cultures.

Education: I completed my bachelor's degree in the USA in International Relations, my master's degree in Russia in Russian as Foreign Language. I am working on my post-graduate degree in Language Theory.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Kezzy F

Profession: Data Analyst

Interests: Keeping fit - at the gym, cycling or horse riding. I have recently started running now that it is nice in the summer.
I socialise with friends, I like eating out and exploring the city where I live.
I like reading, mostly fiction, however I also like learning so read a lot of online articles around business.

Education: PhD in Neurophysiology,
BSc in Neuroscience,
A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Sociology, Maths and Mechanics.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Nora O

Profession: Computer Sciences, Pharmacy Technician

Interests: Great movies, video games, and hanging out with my little Shih Tzu!

Education: Computer Science at Salem State University near Boston.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Amanda Nicole1

Profession: Corporate Trainer

Interests: Reading, animals, video games, cross stitch, knitting, crochet

Education: Lewis Univeristy - BA Psychology/Theology
Argosy University - MA Forensic Psychology
Lewis University - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Naka A

Profession: English Teacher

Interests: Scuba diving
Badminton
Traveling
Watching TV
Writing
Listening to music

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Haley Marie

Profession: Full Time Student

Interests: My personal interests consist of Music, literature, poetry, art, painting, gaming, movies, nature, and photography. To the above with specific genres, my taste is a diverse variety. Two of my biggest obsessions are Harry Potter and Doctor Who. I love teaching but if there's something I love more, its learning, so i'm always open to new things.

Education: I'm currently attending Columbia State Community College, majoring in early childhood development.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Mary Frances

Profession: Health Literacy Outreach Coordinator

Interests: Exercises like running, swimming, and dancing; reading science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction; health topics like the importance of good nutrition and exercise, maternal and child health, and reproductive health; American politics; travel (I have been to ~15 countries and hope to travel to more)

Education: I went to the University of Southern California for undergrad and will be starting Columbia University in the fall for a Masters in Public Health program. At USC, I studied English - Creative Writing, Gender Studies, and Human Rights. At Columbia, I will be concentrating in Sociomedical Sciences with a certificate in Health Promotion Research and Practice.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Leah16

Profession: Editor

Interests: I love writing my own short stories so that I can build a world from the ground up. I am a huge comic book nerd with an expansive knowledge and love of all things Marvel. I love the outdoors and hike a lot with my family and friends.

Education: I am a proud graduate of The University of Central Florida with a BA in English Composition.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Lila M

Profession: Law school graduate

Interests: medicine, science news, literature, theater, culture, travel, history, animals, gardening, nature

Education: Juris Doctor - Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Flagler College, summa cum laude

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Sara English

Profession: Accountant

Education: Bachelor of Arts
Writing and Journalism
Advertising, Journalism, and Public Relations

Master of Business Administration
Entrepreneurship
MBA

Master of Science, Accountancy
Finance and Banking
MSA

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Brii B

Profession: Cook

Interests: I enjoy reading, writing stories, photography, cooking, as well as outdoor activities like hiking, biking, swimming, and nature watching.

Education: I study culinary arts technology at Horry Georgetown Technical College and will graduate May 2017.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Ashley

Profession: Literacy Tutor
Education
I served with Americorps through the Michigan Education Corps as a literacy tutor for K-3rd grade students. I tracked each student's progress throughout the school year to determine which literacy interventions would best meet their individual needs.

Professional Picture Framer
Design
I worked with customers to design framing projects that both highlight each unique piece and fit the customer's personal style. Some of the many items I framed included photos, paintings, sports jerseys, vintage memorabilia, and many others.

Artist
Design
I run a small business selling my handmade goods online and at craft fairs.

Interests: I have a passion for making things, both digital and physical. In my spare time, I run a small craft business selling handmade goods. My favorite things to make include woven wall hangings, jewelry and costume accessories.

Education: B.S. - Television and Digital Media Production
Visual Arts, Technology
I earned a Bachelor's of Science in Television and Digital Media Production from Ferris State University.

Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada)

Angeline H

Profession: Executive Assistant

Interests: I like baking, hiking, and reading books. I also love learning new things and trying out different hobbies!

Education: I went to the University of California, Davis, where I studied polymer science, a subset of chemistry. I also took extra writing and teaching courses just for fun. I always try to learn new things wherever I am.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Heather U

Profession: Public Relations Student, Stay-at-home Mom

Interests: Game of Thrones
Movies
Books
Science
Statistics
Politics
Current Events
Knitting
Childcare/Parenting
Camping
Hiking
Makeup/Beauty

Education: Lehigh Carbon Community College - Liberal Arts; Temple University - Journalism; Penn State World Campus - Public Relations: Strategic Communications

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Abbey H

Profession: Quality Assurance Coordinator

Interests: Computer gaming, Volleyball, Guitar playing and music

Education: Baradene College of the Sacred Heart

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Ashlea M

Profession: Veterinary Student

Interests: Knitting, movies, riding my horses, dog training, videogames like Overwatch and League.

Education: I obtained my Bachelor's of Biology in 2013 and will graduating with my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2017.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Kimberly79

Profession: ESL Teacher

Interests: I enjoy all things travel related! I will go anywhere and do anything, especially if it is outside. Currently I am renovating a historical home in Merida, Mexico. That is a HUGE adventure. I'm also volunteering at an local orphanage. I enjoy cooking, gardening, biking, trying to learn languages (right now Spanish), documentaries on historical events........I like to learn from people considered experts on any particular subject.

Education: I graduated from University of Oregon with a BA in Geography and Cultural Anthropology.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Cat S H

Profession: Academic Librarian, English Tutor

Education: I went to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and studied French linguistics. I have also studied French at McGill University in Quebec, Canada.

Spoken Languages: English (Native)

Andrea Gilgulin

Profession: Occupational Therapist / currently developing graphic design skills, too

Interests: History, photography, gardening, reading, current events in the news, science, art, graphic designs, animals

Education: Occupational Therapy Assitant Program @North Shore Community College, Beverly, MA

Spoken Languages: English (Native)